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Position Title: Funds - Ratings Analyst
Entity: KBRA UK
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: London, United Kingdom
Key Job Requirements:
• Assist with credit research on a variety of funds, closed-end funds, and other investment vehicles.
• Assist with the development of rating and analytical tools such as cash flow and asset coverage models used to evaluate
fund debt structures.
• Assist in the quantitative and qualitative preparation and presentation of internal credit memos and publications.
• Participate in diligence meetings with fund management teams to assess their investment acumen, risk management skills,
and overall ability to develop and successfully execute strategies.
• Develop and maintain complex spreadsheets and databases.
• Ability to leverage and seamlessly collaborate with KBRA experts in other sectors such as project finance, corporate finance,
financial institutions, and structured finance.
• Assist in research for internal and publication purposes.
Successful candidates will possess the following:
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or Math related fields or any subject that results in strong analytical skills
• One (1) more years of work experience as a credit analyst with experience in fund lending, investing, or structured finance a
significant plus.
• Ability to work as an integral part of a highly collaborative team and across disciplines in a challenging and dynamic
environment.
• Ability to manage time and resources in a fast-growing company.
• Effective oral and written communications skills.
• Proficiency in Advanced Excel, ability to cash flow model is a significant plus.
• Extremely high attention to detail.
• Proficiency in SQL and VBA for querying databases a strong advantage.
• Successful progression towards CFA a plus.
• Comfortable in a multinational environment.
• Willing and able to travel freely around the EU and UK.
• Flexible with regards to participating in meetings at non-standard hours to meet deliverables.
• Ability to speak multiple languages is most helpful.
• Familiarity with Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT for research, data insights, and general productivity is a plus.
About Us
Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC (KBRA) is a full-service credit rating agency registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an NRSRO. Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe Limited is registered as a CRA with the European Securities and Markets Authority. Kroll Bond Rating Agency UK Limited is registered as a CRA with the UK Financial Conduct Authority pursuant to the Temporary Registration Regime. In addition, KBRA is designated as a designated rating organization by the Ontario Securities Commission for issuers of asset-backed securities to file a short form prospectus or shelf prospectus. KBRA is also recognized by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners as a Credit Rating Provider. Kroll Bond Rating Agency UK is located at Augustine House, Austin Friars, London, EC2N 2HA, United Kingdom.
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